I had always worked @ home for a company. They went thru reoroganization and I was 1 of many left go. I went to an auction and soon after that I had auction fever. Both of my porches were full my sister n 2 others got involved, it grew. I rented a space a bigger space and now holy cow the bank n I own a building and land. I have grown so much and lost so much! It's really amazing how many ups and downs small business owners go thru, if you have not gone thru it you have no idea. You know you have a pay day coming. "I do not, I have to wait until someone walks thru the door and decides to buy something" (not jewing me down) and even still what will that pay - me, my teenagers, gas, mortgage? These days tho I feel VERY forturnate/grateful that I can even open my doors. Its tough!. I love it